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The Late Thai King Bhumibol's Rainmaking Technique Is His Legacy That, Like Him, Will Never Be Forgotten - Vulcan Post
The Late Thai King Bhumibol's Rainmaking Technique Is His Legacy That, Like Him, Will Never Be Forgotten - Vulcan Post The late king, who reigned over Thailand for 70 years as Rama the 10th, had a keen interest in science...
The Last Lebanese Steakhouse in Tulsa | Saveur
The Last Lebanese Steakhouse in Tulsa | Saveur Nice piece on the history of Lebanese steakhouses in and around Tulsa, with links to recipes and memories of beloved restaurants long gone (e.g., The Phoenicia, Eddy's), and an account of some...
The Mysterious, Stubborn Appeal of Mass-Produced Fried Chicken - VICE
The Mysterious, Stubborn Appeal of Mass-Produced Fried Chicken - VICE This article explains the complexity of frying chicken, why mass-production works so well, and why nicer restaurants either specialize in it or don't offer it at all. Makes you appreciate...
Why Walkable Streets are More Economically Productive -- Strong Towns
Why Walkable Streets are More Economically Productive -- Strong Towns "Visit the most thriving commercial district in any city -- the one full of shops and restaurants and people -- and I would bet that it's an area where walking...
Inside the 'Trend-Free' World of Wisconsin's Supper Clubs - Gastro Obscura
Inside the 'Trend-Free' World of Wisconsin's Supper Clubs - Gastro Obscura Reminds me of the Celebrity Club in Tulsa: "Apart from the food and decor, supper clubs also function differently from typical restaurants. Many are only open for dinner, or...
Coney Island hot dog shop brings taste of Tulsa to Dallas-Fort Worth - CultureMap Dallas
Coney Island hot dog shop brings taste of Tulsa to Dallas-Fort Worth - CultureMap Dallas "A legendary Tulsa restaurant that's been in existence for nearly a century is expanding to Dallas-Fort Worth. Called Coney Island Hot Weiners, it's a beloved...
The Secular Benedict Option | The American Conservative
The Secular Benedict Option | The American Conservative Nicholas Phillips, president of the NYU School of Law Federalist Society, writes: "For those who aren't religious, the Benedict Option raises as many questions as it answers. We know that the choose-your-own-adventurism...
An open letter to the Sooner Nation from an Ohio State fan - OUDaily.com: Opinion
An open letter to the Sooner Nation from an Ohio State fan - OUDaily.com: Opinion "As we wandered around in our Buckeye regalia, you greeted us with 'Welcome to Norman, we're glad you came.' You asked if you could help...
Effect of Weekend Penalty Wage Rates in Australia
Effect of Weekend Penalty Wage Rates in Australia On top of a generous minimum wage, the Australian government mandates "penalty wage rates" -- bonus wages for working after 10 p.m. or on weekends or public holidays. The result: Few restaurants...
The Storefront Index | City Observatory
The Storefront Index | City Observatory "In an effort to begin to quantify this key aspect of neighborhood vitality, we've developed a new statistical indicator--the Storefront Index (click to see the full report)--that measures the number and concentration of customer-facing businesses...
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